Senior Operations Leader Trainee — Nationwide Travel

Biolife Plasma Services; Ames (IA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in the United States is seeking a Senior Operations Management Trainee to join a structured leadership development program. The role is designed to prepare you for a Plasma Center Operations Manager through hands-on learning, mentorship, and cross-location exposure.

You will travel up to 95% during the trainee period, relocate after program completion, and contribute to high-volume plasma collection centers while delivering exceptional donor service and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Relocation required upon graduation/completion of Trainee Program.
• 3-5 years of experience leading medium to large teams (20+ direct reports)
• Up to 90-100% travel during the Trainee Program
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
• Willingness to travel and work at various BioLife locations across the country
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Have a valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
• Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team and drive engagement, performance reviews, and staffing.
• Support onboarding and mentorship, building learning plans.
• Drive operations across high-volume plasma centers.
• Ensure exceptional donor service and safety standards.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Travel as required to BioLife locations nationwide.

Skills

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Relocation willingness

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in the United States is seeking a Senior Operations Management Trainee to join a structured leadership development program. The role is designed to prepare you for a Plasma Center Operations Manager through hands-on learning, mentorship, and cross-location exposure.

You will travel up to 95% during the trainee period, relocate after program completion, and contribute to high-volume plasma collection centers while delivering exceptional donor service and team leadership.